DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

• Environmental emergencies & complaints: 1-866-MDE-GOTO (toll free, 24 hours); 1-866-633-4686 (toll free, 24 hours)

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Ben H. Grumbles, Secretary of the Environment (410) 537-3084
Horacio A. Tablada, Deputy Secretary (410) 537-3893
Suzanne E. Dorsey, Ph.D., Assistant Secretary (410) 537-3471
Denise M. Keehner, Assistant Secretary (410) 537-3638
George S. (Tad) Aburn, Jr., Director, Air & Radiation Administration (410) 537-3255
Kaley V. Laleker, Director, Land & Materials Administration (410) 537-3304
Thomas J. French, Director, Operational Services Administration (410) 537-3116
D. Lee Currey, Director, Water & Science Administration (410) 537-3567
Andrea Saum Baker, Principal Counsel (410) 537-3049

Montgomery Park Business Center, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, Maryland, February 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

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Montgomery Park Business Center, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 537-3000; 1-800-633-6101 (toll free, Maryland); tdd: (410) 631-3009
e-mail: mde.webmaster@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/Pages/Home.aspx

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Agencies	Budget	Functions	Historical Evolution

Organizational Chart	Organizational Structure	Origin	Reports

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

(U00A0101, formerly 39.01.01.01)
FY2020 appropriation: $2,214,536; authorized positions: 13
Ben H. Grumbles, Secretary of the Environment (appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent) (410) 537-3084
e-mail: ben.grumbles@maryland.gov

Horacio A. Tablada, Deputy Secretary (410) 537-3893; e-mail: horacio.tablada@maryland.gov
Suzanne E. Dorsey, Ph.D., Assistant Secretary (410) 537-3471; e-mail: suzanne.dorsey1@maryland.gov
Denise M. Keehner, Assistant Secretary (410) 537-3638; e-mail: denise.keehner@maryland.gov

Devon L. Dodson, Senior Energy Advisor (410) 537-4499; e-mail: devon.dodson1@maryland.gov
Roberta R. (Bobbie) James, Esq., Senior Policy Advisor (410) 537-3083; e-mail: bobbie.james@maryland.gov
Sue Battle-McDonald, Business Ombudsman (410) 537-4111; e-mail: sue.battle-mcdonald


COMMISSON ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Staff: George S. (Tad) Aburn, Jr. (410) 537-3255; e-mail: george.aburn@maryland.gov
Chris Hoagland (410) 260-8719; e-mail: chris.hoagland@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/marylander/pages/mccc.aspx

Chair: Ben H. Grumbles, Secretary of the Environment

Kim L. Coble, Co-Chair
Anne M. Lindner, Co-Chair

Appointed by Governor to 2-year terms: Russell R. Dickerson, Ph.D., 2017; Jane Marie Kirschling, Ph.D., 2017.

Appointed by Senate President: Lori Arguelles; Jesse Iliff; Paul G. Pinsky; Michael Powell; James W. Strong.

Appointed by House Speaker: C. Richard D'Amato; Gerald Jackson; Anne M. Lindner; Dana M. Stein; Michael W. Tidwell.

Appointed by Maryland Association of Counties: Mark J. Belton

Appointed by Farm Bureau: Charles E. (Chuck) Fry

Appointed by Maryland Municipal League: Michael E. Bibb

Ex officio: Nancy K. Kopp, State Treasurer; Joseph Bartenfelder, Secretary of Agriculture; Ellington E. Churchill, Jr., Secretary of General Services; Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Secretary of Natural Resources; Robert S. McCord, Esq., Secretary of Planning; Gregory I. Slater, Secretary of Transportation; Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools; Mary Beth Tung, Esq., Ph.D., Director, Maryland Energy Administration; Peter Goodwin, Ph.D., President, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; Charles C. Deegan, Chair, Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake & Atlantic Coastal Bays.

ADAPTATION & RESPONSE WORKING GROUP
EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION & OUTREACH WORKING GROUP
GREENHOUSE GAS MITIGATION WORKING GROUP
SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP


MARYLAND WATER QUALITY TRADING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Gregory C. Busch (410) 537-3901; e-mail: gregory.busch@maryland.gov
Susan F. Payne (410) 841-5897; e-mail: susan.payne@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/water/pages/wqtac.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture & Secretary of the Environment: Thomas Ballentine; Patrice M. Bubar; James A. Caldwell; Valerie Connelly; Deborah Herr Cornwell; Candace L. Donoho; Suzanne E. Dorsey, Ph.D.; James Edward; Brent Fewell, Esq.; Patricia Gleason; Terron L. Hillsman, Ph.D.; Mark L. Hoffman; Matthew R. Holloway; George Kelly; Leslie (Les) Knapp, Jr.; Stephen W. Lafferty; Erik Michelson; Thomas M. Middleton; Shannon K. Moore; Douglas E. Myers; Daniel T. Nees; David A. Nemazie; Susan F. Payne; Talmage Petty; Christopher Pomeroy, J.D.; Dusty Rood; Mindy Selman; Robert E. Shreeve; Phillip Stafford; Lindsay D. Thompson; Lisa A. Wainger, Ph.D.; Sara Walker.

Lauren Franke, Facilitator

c/o Maryland Environmental Service
259 Najoles Road, Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 729-8384
e-mail: lfran@menv.com

OFFICE OF AUDIT
Cierra L. Neville, Acting Manager (410) 537-3062
e-mail: cierra.neville@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF BUDGET & INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING
Terri A. Wilson, Director (410) 537-4155
e-mail: terria.wilson@maryland.gov

CAPITAL BUDGET DIVISION
Cheryl A. Reilly, Chief (410) 537-3815; e-mail: cheryl.reilly@maryland.gov

ENGINEERING & CAPITAL PROJECTS PROGRAM
Walid M. Saffouri, Director (410) 537-3757; e-mail: walid.saffouri@maryland.gov
Seyed Mehdi Majedi, Deputy Director (410) 537-3724; e-mail: mehdi.majedi@maryland.gov

BAY RESTORATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Rajiv Chawla, Chief (410) 537-3770; e-mail: rajiv.chawla@maryland.gov

WATER & WASTEWATER PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Sunita P. Boyle, Chief (410) 537-3425; e-mail: sunita.boyle@maryland.gov

MARYLAND WATER QUALITY FINANCING ADMINISTRATION
Jeffrey K. Fretwell, Director (410) 537-4481; e-mail: jeffrey.fretwell@maryland.gov
Michael Roberts, Deputy Director (410) 537-3972; e-mail: michael.roberts@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Mark H. Shaffer, Director (410) 537-3056; e-mail: mark.shaffer1@maryland.gov
Jay A. Apperson, Deputy Director (410) 537-3012; e-mail: jay.apperson@maryland.gov
Amanda R. Redmiles, Interdepartmental Information (PIA) Liaison (410) 537-4120; e-mail: amanda.redmiles@maryland.gov

COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH
Lisa A. Jones, Coordinator (410) 537-3172
e-mail: lisaa.jones@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF COUNSEL
Andrea Saum Baker, Principal Counsel (410) 537-3049; e-mail: andrea.baker@maryland.gov
Lynn R. Angotti, Deputy Counsel (410) 537-3058; e-mail: lynn.angotti@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Counsel (410) 537-3040

OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Elaine McNeil, EEO/ADA Manager (410) 537-3152; e-mail: elaine.mcneil@maryland.gov
Linda K. Mason, EEO/ADA Officer (410) 537-3580; e-mail: linda.mason2@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
Geoffrey L. Donahue, Director (410) 537-3868
e-mail: geoffrey.donahue@maryland.gov

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SECTION
Neil A. Jones, Haz-Mat Response Supervisor (410) 537-3985; e-mail: neil.jones@maryland.gov
Robert J. Swann, Haz-Mat Response Supervisor (410) 537-3977; e-mail: robert.swann@maryland.gov

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION COMPLIANCE SECTION
Rose Clark, Head (410) 537-3153; e-mail: rose.clark@maryland.gov

RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM
Zack Barthel, Radiological Health Physicist (410) 537-4284; e-mail: zack.barthel@maryland.gov
James F. Way, Radiological Health Physicist (410) 537-3790; e-mail: james.way@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
James M. Purvis, Chief Information Officer (410) 537-3114
e-mail: james.purvis@maryland.gov

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, DATA INTEGRATION, & ACCESS DIVISION
Harry W. Smith, Manager (410) 537-4491
e-mail: harry.smith@maryland.gov

PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Gary P. Anastasio, Director (410) 537-4022
e-mail: gary.anastasio1@maryland.gov

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COORDINATION
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 537-4499


OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE & INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Tyler D. Abbott, Director (410) 537-3537
e-mail: tyler.abbott@maryland.gov

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT & CUSTOMER SERVICE
Susan M. Battle-McDonald, Director (410) 537-4111
e-mail: sue.battle-mcdonald@maryland.gov

SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM
Laura Armstrong, Director (410) 537-4119
e-mail: laura.armstrong@maryland.gov

AIR & RADIATION ADMINISTRATION

(U00A0701, formerly 39.01.07)
FY2020 appropriation: $17,574,589; authorized positions: 166
George S. (Tad) Aburn, Jr., Director (410) 537-3255; e-mail: george.aburn@maryland.gov
Angelo J. Bianca, Deputy Director (410) 537-3260; e-mail: angelo.bianca@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/pages/index.aspx

AIR QUALITY CONTROL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Randy E. Mosier (410) 537-4488; e-mail: randy.mosier@maryland.gov

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment to 5-year terms:
John Quinn, Chair (chosen by Secretary of the Environment), 2020
Todd R. Chason, Esq., 2020; Jonathan S. Kays, 2020; Julian A. Levy, Jr., 2020; Sania Amr, M.D., 2021; Benjamin F. Hobbs, Ph.D., 2022; Sara Tomlinson, 2022; Weston S. Young, 2022; Stephen M. Bunker, 2023; Thomas Killeen, 2023; Ross J. Salawitch, Ph.D., 2023; Lawrence J. Schoen, 2023; Robert Wright, 2023; John H. Kumm, 2024; Leta M. Mach, 2024.

OFFICE OF OPERATIONAL SERVICES & ADMINISTRATION
Shawne Stephens-Drake, Manager (410) 537-3250
e-mail: shawne.stephens-drake1@maryland.gov

AIR MONITORING PROGRAM
David J. Krask, Manager (410) 537-3756
e-mail: david.krask@maryland.gov

AIR QUALITY MEASUREMENTS, MODELING, & ANALYSIS DIVISION
Michael F. Woodman, Chief (410) 537-3229
e-mail: michael.woodman@maryland.gov

ANALYTICAL LABORATORY SECTION
Acefaw T. Belay, Chief (410) 537-4461
e-mail: acefaw.belay@maryland.gov

DATA MANAGEMENT & QUALITY ASSURANCE DIVISION
Ryan P. Auvil, Chief (410) 537-4027
e-mail: ryan.auvil@maryland.gov

AIR QUALITY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
B. Frank Courtright, Manager (410) 537-4225; (410) 537-3215 (24-hour response)
e-mail: frank.courtright@maryland.gov

ASBESTOS DIVISION
Lorraine Anderson, Chief (410) 537-3809
e-mail: lorraine.anderson@maryland.gov

FIELD SERVICES DIVISION
Herbert K. Janssen, Chief (410) 537-3909
e-mail: herbert.janssen@maryland.gov

CENTRAL MARYLAND
Natalie J. Wolff, Section Head (410) 537-3226; e-mail: natalie.wolff@maryland.gov

EASTERN SHORE
Michelle L. Walston, Specialist (410) 713-3680; e-mail: michelle.walston@maryland.gov

WESTERN MARYLAND
Tamara L. Davis, Sanitarian (301) 689-5756; e-mail: tamara.davis@maryland.gov

INDUSTRIAL COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Ralph H. Hall, Chief (410) 537-4225
e-mail: ralph.hall@maryland.gov

PROCESS COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Parsuram Ramnarain, Chief (410) 537-4225
e-mail: pars.ramnarain@maryland.gov

AIR QUALITY PERMITS PROGRAM
Suna Y. Sariscak, Chief (410) 537-4129
e-mail: suna.sariscak@maryland.gov

CHEMICAL & MINERAL DIVISION
Justin C. Hsu, Chief (410) 537-3225
e-mail: justin.hsu@maryland.gov

COMBUSTION & METALLURGICAL DIVISION
William V. Paul, Chief (410) 537-3225
e-mail: bill.paul@maryland.gov

TECHNICAL SUPPORT DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 537-4129

AIR QUALITY PLANNING PROGRAM
Brian J. Hug, Manager (410) 537-4125
e-mail: brian.hug@maryland.gov
AIR QUALITY POLICY & PLANNING DIVISION
Roger E. Thunell, Chief (410) 537-3273
e-mail: roger.thunell@maryland.gov

CLIMATE CHANGE DIVISION
Luke Wisniewski, Chief (410) 537-3193
e-mail: luke.wisniewski@maryland.gov


REGULATIONS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Randy E. Mosier, Chief (410) 537-4488
e-mail: randy.mosier@maryland.gov

CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAM
Christopher R. Hoagland, Manager (410) 537-3291
e-mail: chris.hoagland@maryland.gov

MOBILE SOURCES CONTROL PROGRAM
Marcia A. Ways, Manager (410) 537-3270
e-mail: marcia.ways@maryland.gov

CERTIFICATION & AUDITING DIVISION
Margaret (Peggy) M. Courtright, Chief (410) 537-3270
e-mail: peggy.courtright@maryland.gov

ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT DIVISION
Timothy S. Shepherd, Chief (410) 537-3270
e-mail: tim.shepherd@maryland.gov

INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE DIVISION
Kathleen J. Field, Chief (410) 537-3270
e-mail: kathleen.field@maryland.gov

RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH PROGRAM
Eva S. Nair, Manager (410) 537-3300
e-mail: eva.nair@maryland.gov

RADIATION CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD
Staff: Eva S. Nair (410) 537-3300; e-mail: eva.nair@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/radiologicalhealth/pages/radiationboard.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment to 4-year terms:
Richard S. Hudes, M.D., Chair (chosen by Secretary of the Environment), 2021
Gregory D. Smith, 2020; Sean Austin, 2021; Thomas J. Beck, Sc.D., 2021; David R. Bisson, 2021; Josephine M. Piccone, Ph.D., 2021; John S. Wojtowycz, 2021; David J. O'Neill, Ph.D., 2022; Jeanette A. Linder, M.D., 2022; Mahadevappa Mahesh, Ph.D., 2022; Doreen Williams, 2022; Allen Brodsky, 2023.

RADIATION MACHINES DIVISION
Shannon L. Page, D.D.S., Chief (410) 537-4214
e-mail: spage@maryland.gov

RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS DIVISION
Charles R. Cox, Chief (410) 537-4212
e-mail: charles.cox@maryland.gov

LAND & MATERIALS ADMINISTRATION

(U00A06, formerly 39.01.06)
FY2020 appropriation: $32,599,609; authorized positions: 238.5
Kaley V. Laleker, Director (410) 537-3304; e-mail: kaley.laleker@maryland.gov
Stephanie Cobb-Williams, Deputy Director (410) 537-3431; stephanie.cobb-williams@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/land/Pages/index.aspx

STATE BIOSOLIDS TASK FORCE
Y. Thomas Yoo, Chair (410) 537-3403; e-mail: thomas.yoo@maryland.gov
Rufus L. Chaney, Ph.D.; Robin D. Davidoff; Gary K. Felton, Ph.D.; Kurt Fuchs; Greg J. Gannon; Stephen C. Gerwin; Sharon Hogan; Andrew Holtan; James Lewis; Patricia D. Millner; Chris Peot; Timothy Pilkowski; Fred Samadani; Patricia M. Steinhilber, Ph.D.; Lori Stone; Frederick A. Streett; Lisa Williams; James F. Worthington.

CONTROLLED HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Edward C. Hammerberg (410) 537-3314; e-mail: ed.hammerberg@maryland.gov

Appointed by Governor (10 with advice of Secretary of the Environment; 3 with Senate advice & consent) to 10-year terms:
Michael J. Wolf, Chair (chosen by Council from public members), 2022
Susan C. Kenney, 2011; Amy E. Brown, Ph.D., 2015; Jessica D. L. Medicus, 2021; James C. Tolle, Jr., 2021; Kenneth G. Younger, 2022; Shawn A. Seaman, 2024; six vacancies.

SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING FACILITIES WORK GROUP
Staff: Edward M. Dexter (410) 537-3315; e-mail: ed.dexter@maryland.gov

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment:
Edward M. Dexter, Chair
Linda Andrews; Valerie S. Androutsopoulos; Arleen Charfitz; Steven Charfitz; Brent R. Dilts; Michael Ensor; Mark Foster; Bruce Giordano; Pamela Metz Kasemeyer, Esq.; Leslie Knapp, Jr.; Dawn Perry; Joshua Proudfoot; Ford Schulmann; Lori Scozzafava; Ronald Shapiro; Christopher W. Skaggs; David Smith; Michael J. Taylor; Paul Tharp; Steven G. Tomczewski; Douglas Williams.

LAND RESTORATION PROGRAM
Barbara S. Krupiarz, Manager (410) 537-3437
e-mail: barbara.krupiarz@maryland.gov

FEDERAL ASSESSMENT & REMEDIATION DIVISION
Ira P. May, Chief (410) 537-3458
e-mail: ira.may@maryland.gov
FEDERAL INSTALLATION RESTORATION
Curtis DeTore, Chief (410) 537-3437; e-mail: curtis.detore@maryland.gov

NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST (NPL) & SITE ASSESSMENT
Peggy G. Williams, Chief (410) 537-3493; e-mail: peggy.williams@maryland.gov

STATE ASSESSMENT & REMEDIATION DIVISION
Brian J. Dietz, Chief (410) 537-3493
e-mail: bdietz@maryland.gov

CONTROLLED HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
Vacancy, Chief (410) 537-3493

VOLUNTARY CLEAN-UP PROGRAM
Barbara H. Brown, Chief (410) 537-3493; e-mail: barbara.brown1@maryland.gov

LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM
(formerly U00A0607)
Shante A. Branch, Manager (410) 537-3825
e-mail: shante.branch@maryland.gov

LEAD ACCREDITATION & OVERSIGHT DIVISION
Michelle A. Armiger, Chief (410) 537-4317
e-mail: michelle.armiger@maryland.gov

LEAD COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Jonathan R. Klanderud, Chief (410) 537-3827
e-mail: jonathan.klanderud@maryland.gov

LEAD SURVEILLANCE DIVISION
Vacancy, Head (410) 537-3844

LEAD POISONING PREVENTION COMMISSION
Staff: Wendy L. Phillips (410) 537-3305; e-mail: wendy.phillips@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/land/leadpoisoningprevention/pages/lppcommission.aspx

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Patricia L. McLaine, Dr.P.H., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2016
John J. Scott, Jr., 2017; Paula T. Montgomery, 2016; Clifford S. Mitchell, M.D., 2017; Christina Peusch, 2017; Susan DiGaetano-Kleinhammer, 2018; Leonidas A. Newton, 2018; Manjula Paul, 2018; Benita A. Cooper, 2019; Anna L. Davis, J.D., 2019; Barbara A. Moore, 2019; Adam D. Skolnik, 2019; Mary Beth Haller, 2020; four vacancies.

Appointed by Senate President: Jill P. Carter. Esq.

Appointed by House Speaker: one vacancy

MINING PROGRAM
Vacancy, Administrator (410) 537-3557
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/LAND/mining/Pages/index.aspx
LAND RECLAMATION COMMITTEE
Mark J. Carney, Executive Secretary (301) 689-1464; e-mail: mark.carney@maryland.gov
web: https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/workwithmde/pages/landreclamationcommittee.aspx

Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Secretary of the Environment)

Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Timothy B. Schwinabart, 2020; Raymond H. Tighe, 2020; Gary W. Aronhalt II, 2021; Jeffrey S. Barclay, 2021.

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment: William J. Pegg, Ph.D.; Michael Beard; John E. Carey.

Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources: Rande W. Brown; George A. Eberling; Alan W. Klotz.

Soil Conservation District representatives: Adam Heavner, Allegany County; Roger Kitzmiller, Garrett County.

ABANDONED MINE LAND DIVISION
Michael Garner, Chief (301) 689-1460
e-mail: mike.garner@maryland.gov


COAL MINING DIVISION [BUREAU OF MINES]
John E. Carey, Chief (301) 689-1442
e-mail: john.carey@maryland.gov


MINERALS, OIL & GAS DIVISION
Molly A. Michaelson, Chief (410) 537-3568
e-mail: molly.michaelson@maryland.gov

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OIL CONTROL PROGRAM
Christopher H. Ralston, Manager (410) 537-3470
e-mail: chris.ralston@maryland.gov

COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Thomas L. Walter, Chief (410) 537-3473
e-mail: tom.walter@maryland.gov

Oil tank, Locust Point, Baltimore, Maryland, June 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

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PERMITS & SUPPORT DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 537-3412


REMEDIATION DIVISION
Andrew B. Miller, Chief (410) 537-3389
e-mail: andrew.miller@maryland.gov

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Clarence J. (John) Sullivan, Manager (410) 537-3314
e-mail: john.sullivan1@maryland.gov

ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS DIVISION
Clarence J. (John) Sullivan, Chief (410) 537-3314
e-mail: john.sullivan1@maryland.gov

BIOSOLIDS DIVISION
Young T. (Thomas) Yoo, Chief (410) 537-3403
e-mail: thomas.yoo@maryland.gov

HAZARDOUS WASTE PERMITTING & REGULATIONS
Edward C. Hammerberg, Supervisor (410) 537-3314
e-mail: ed.hammerberg@maryland.gov

WASTE DIVERSION DIVISION
David M. Mrgich, Chief (410) 537-3314
e-mail: dave.mrgich@maryland.gov

SOLID WASTE PROGRAM
Edward M. Dexter, Manager (410) 537-3315
e-mail: ed.dexter@maryland.gov

COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Brian W. Coblentz, Chief (410) 537-3315
e-mail: brian.coblentz@maryland.gov

SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS DIVISION
Andrew Grenzer, Chief (410) 537-3315
e-mail: andrew.grenzer@maryland.gov

TECHNICAL SERVICES & OPERATIONS PROGRAM
Cynthia F. Keller, Manager (410) 537-3311
e-mail: cynthia.keller@maryland.gov

BUDGET MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS DIVISION
Diana M. Williams, Chief (410) 537-3949
e-mail: diana.williams1@maryland.gov
BUDGET & RECORDS MANAGEMENT SECTION
Kristy L. Walsh, Administrator (410) 537-3312; e-mail: kristy.walsh@maryland.gov

CONTRACTS & SPECIAL PROJECTS
Dorothy M. Hall, Administrator (410) 537-3862; e-mail: dorothy.hall@maryland.gov

GRANTS MANAGEMENT SECTION
Vacancy, Head (410) 537-3865

CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION, & COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Jesse N. Salter, Chief (410) 537-3392
e-mail: jesse.salter@maryland.gov

ENFORCEMENT & COMPLIANCE SECTION
Christopher T. Denbleyker, Supervisor (410) 537-3836; e-mail: chris.denbleyker@maryland.gov

HAZARDOUS WASTE CERTIFICATIONS/MANIFESTS & REPORTING SECTION
Jennifer L. Hopper, Administrator (410) 537-3350; e-mail: jennifer.hopper@maryland.gov

LEAD RENTAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION
Jocelyn Thomas, Administrator (410) 537-3846; e-mail: jocelyn.thomas2@maryland.gov

OPERATIONAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

(U00A0202, formerly 39.01.02.02)
FY2020 appropriation: $9,397,370; authorized positions: 45
Thomas J. French, Director (410) 537-3116; fax: (410) 537-3740; e-mail: tom.french@maryland.gov
June B. Dwyer, Deputy Director (410) 537-4014; e-mail: june.dwyer1@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF CENTRAL SERVICES
Lorrie M. Del Pizzo, Director (410) 537-4482
e-mail: lorrie.delpizzo@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MONITORING
Paul D. Kadin, Director (410) 537-3140
e-mail: paul.kadin@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF FISCAL SERVICES
William M. Williams, Jr., Director (410) 537-3137
e-mail: bill.williams@maryland.gov

Paul M. Koenig, Deputy Director (410) 537-4404
e-mail: paul.koenig@@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Michelle N. Romney, Director (410) 537-4278
e-mail: michelle.romney@maryland.gov

Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 537-3103


OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
William L. Kamberger, Jr., Director (410) 537-3076
e-mail: william.kamberger@maryland.gov

RECORDS MANAGEMENT
June B. Dwyer, Records Officer (410) 537-4014
e-mail: june.dwyer1@maryland.gov

WATER & SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION

(U00A0401, formerly 39.01.04)
FY2020 appropriation: $40,269,316 authorized positions: 331.5
D. Lee Currey, Director (410) 537-3567; fax: (410) 537-3874; e-mail: lee.currey@maryland.gov
Heather W. Barthel, Deputy Director (410) 537-3145; e-mail: heather.barthel@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/water/Pages/index.aspx

Matthew C. Rowe, Assistant Director (410) 537-3578; e-mail: matthew.rowe@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Assistant Director (410) 537-3145

COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
Harry E. Hunsicker, Manager (410) 537-3529; e-mail: harry.hunsicker@maryland.gov
Andrew K. Gosden, Deputy Manager (410) 537-3510; e-mail: andrew.gosden@maryland.gov
ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
Sharon E. Talley, Chief (410) 537-3978
e-mail: sharon.talley@maryland.gov

INSPECTION DIVISIONS

CENTRAL MARYLAND INSPECTION DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 537-3528

EASTERN SHORE INSPECTION DIVISION
Paul Ferreri, Chief (410) 901-4020; e-mail: paul.ferreri@maryland.gov

WESTERN MARYLAND INSPECTION DIVISION
Scott F. Boylan, Chief (301) 689-8494; e-mail: scott.boylan@maryland.gov

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT & STANDARDS PROGRAM
John G. Backus, Manager (410) 537-3965
e-mail: john.backus@maryland.gov

PUBLIC HEALTH SECTION
Kathy L. Brohawn, Head (410) 537-3608
e-mail: kathy.brohawn@maryland.gov
MARYLAND HEALTHY BEACHES PROGRAM
Heather D. Merritt, Coordinator (410) 537-3618; e-mail: heather.merritt@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandhealthybeaches.org/

QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS SECTION
Fred N. Schenerman, Head (410) 537-4121
e-mail: fred.schenerman@maryland.gov

WATER QUALITY STANDARDS SECTION
Matthew M. Stover, Head (410) 537-3611
e-mail: matthew.stover@maryland.gov

FIELD SERVICES PROGRAM
William R. Beatty, Manager (443) 482-2702
e-mail: william.beatty@maryland.gov

CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL MONITORING DIVISION
Allison B. O'Hanlon, Chief (443) 482-2726
e-mail: allison.ohanlon@maryland.gov
INTENSIVE STUDIES SECTION
Dennis J. Rasmussen, Head (443) 482-2727; e-mail: dennis.rasmussen@maryland.gov

TMDL MONITORING SECTION
Shawn Lowman, Head (443) 482-2722; e-mail: shawn.lowman@maryland.gov

COMPLIANCE MONITORING DIVISION
William N. Evans, Chief (443) 482-2706
e-mail: william.evans@maryland.gov

BIOREGULATORY MONITORING & RESPONSE DIVISION
Charles A. Poukish, Head (410) 482-2732; e-mail: charles.poukish@maryland.gov

POLLUTION SOURCE ASSESSMENT SECTION
Marcia L. Potter, Head (443) 482-2713; e-mail: marcia.potter@maryland.gov

PUBLIC DRINKING-WATER MONITORING SECTION
John D. Holt, Head (410) 446-7432; e-mail: john.holt@maryland.gov

SHELLFISH MONITORING SECTION
John R. (Rusty) McKay, Head (443) 482-2712; e-mail: john.mckay@maryland.gov

INTEGRATED WATER PLANNING PROGRAM
Dinorah K. Dalmasy, Manager (410) 537-3902; e-mail: dinorah.dalmasy@maryland.gov
Gregory C. Busch, Deputy Manager (410) 537-3901; e-mail: gregory.busch@maryland.gov

TMDL DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 537-3901

SECTION 319 NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Charles Eric Ruby, Supervisor (410) 537-3685; e-mail: eric.ruby@maryland.gov

WATER QUALITY MODELING & TMDL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 537-4415


WATER RESOURCES PLANNING DIVISION
Robin L. Pellicano, Chief (410) 537-3860
e-mail: robin.pellicano@maryland.gov

WATERSHED RESTORATION DIVISION
Jeff J. White, Chief (410) 537-3567
e-mail: jeff.white@maryland.gov

OPERATIONAL SERVICES & ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
Antonia C. Jenkins, Acting Manager (410) 537-3720
e-mail: antonia.jenkins2@maryland.gov

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES SECTION
Antonia C. Jenkins, Deputy Manager (410) 537-3720
e-mail: antonia.jenkins2@maryland.gov

SEDIMENT, STORMWATER & DAM SAFETY PROGRAM
Jennifer M. Smith, Manager (410) 537-3543; e-mail: jenniferm.smith@maryland.gov
Raymond P. Bahr, Deputy Manager (410) 537-3561; e-mail: raymond.bahr@maryland.gov

DAM SAFETY DIVISION
Harald W. (Hal) Van Aller, Chief (410) 537-3538
e-mail: hal.vanaller@maryland.gov

PROGRAM REVIEW DIVISION
Stewart R. Comstock, Chief (410) 537-3550
e-mail: stewart.comstock@maryland.gov

SEDIMENT & STORMWATER PLAN REVIEW DIVISION
Amanda P. Malcolm, Chief (410) 537-3563
e-mail: amanda.malcolm@maryland.gov

WASTEWATER PERMITS PROGRAM
Edwal F. Stone, Manager (410) 537-3599; e-mail: ed.stone@maryland.gov
Ching-Tzone T. Tien, Ph.D., Deputy Manager (410) 537-3662; e-mail: ching-tzone.tien@maryland.gov

GROUNDWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 537-3566


INDUSTRIAL & GENERAL DISCHARGE PERMITS DIVISION
Michael E. Richardson, Jr., Chief (410) 537-3654
e-mail: michael.richardson@maryland.gov

INDUSTRIAL STORMWATER PERMITS DIVISION
Paul S. Hlavinka, Chief (410) 537-3631
e-mail: paul.hlavinka@maryland.gov

MUNICIPAL PERMITS DIVISION
Yen-Der Cheng, Chief (410) 537-3363
e-mail: yen-der.cheng@maryland.gov

ON-SITE SYSTEMS DIVISION
Naomi R. (Nony) Howell, Chief (410) 537-3779
e-mail: naomi.howell@maryland.gov

WATER SUPPLY PROGRAM
(formerly U00A0402)
Saeid Kasraei, Manager (410) 537-3702; fax: (410) 537-3157; e-mail: saeid.kasraei@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Manager (410) 537-3702

STATE BOARD OF WATERWORKS & WASTE SYSTEMS OPERATORS
Duane M. Johnson, Acting Secretary (410) 537-4162; e-mail: duane.johnson2@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/permits/environmentalboards/pages/bww.aspx

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
William A. Shreve, Sr., Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2018
Dominic Deludos, Jr., 2018; Nancy A. Hausrath, 2018; Joseph D. Johnson, 2018; Sterling Bruce Darner, 2020; Partha V. Tallapragada, 2022; James A. Price, Jr., 2023; one vacancy.

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment: Russell V. Kelley, Ph.D.; Denise M. Settar; one vacancy.

STATE BOARD OF WELL DRILLERS
Duane M. Johnson, Acting Executive Director (410) 537-4466; e-mail: duane.johnson2
web: https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/permits/environmentalboards/pages/boardofwelldrillers/aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of the Environment & Senate advice & consent to 2-year terms:
Hahns S. Hairston, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2020
Larry D. Brenneman; Michael T. Hall; David B. Hartman; David M. Kelly; Robert A. Peoples; Heather A. Quinn. Terms expire 2020.

COMPLIANCE, TRACKING & OPERATOR CERTIFICATION DIVISION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 537-3393


ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DIVISION
Alexander P. McNamee, Chief (410) 537-3586
e-mail: alex.mcnamee@maryland.gov

SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) IMPLEMENTATION DIVISION
Nancy P. Reilman, Chief (410) 537-3729
e-mail: nancy.reilman@maryland.gov

SOURCE PROTECTION & APPROPRIATION DIVISION
John W. Grace, Chief (410) 537-3714
e-mail: john.grace@maryland.gov

WETLANDS & WATERWAYS PROGRAM
Heather L. Nelson, Acting Manager (410) 537-3528; e-mail: hnelson@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Manager (410) 537-3528

MARINE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD
Staff: Thomas G. Blair (410) 537-3249; e-mail: tom.blair@maryland.gov
web: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/water/wetlandsandwaterways/pages/marinecontractors.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of the Environment and Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Milton A. Rehbein III, Chair (chosen by Board), 2019
Andrew R. Hanas; Christopher P. McCabe; Robert C. Murtha, Jr.; Joshua W. Schleupner; Douglas F. Suess. Terms expire 2019.

Tammy K. Roberson. Term expires 2022.

NONTIDAL WETLANDS & WATERWAYS DIVISION
Amanda L. Sigillito, Chief (410) 537-3766
e-mail: amanda.sigillito@maryland.gov

TIDAL WETLANDS DIVISION
Tammy K. Roberson, Chief (410) 537-3746
e-mail: tammy.roberson@maryland.gov

WATERWAY CONSTRUCTION DIVISION
William P. Seiger, Chief (410) 537-3821
e-mail: william.seiger@maryland.gov

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